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At 07:30 in the evening, at the Staples Center, the Lakers played against the Rockets at home.

This is Game [-] of the second round of the Western Conference playoffs.

The Lakers started with Xu Feng, Wade, McGee, Tucker and Lin Shuhao.

The Rockets' starting five are Harden, Capela, Beverly, Ariza and Anderson.

Kick-off in the middle circle, McGee grabbed the first wave of the ball.

Lin Shuhao dribbled the ball halfway, and Beverly stepped forward to bite.

Shu Hao passed the ball to Wade, and Wade faced Harden. With a cross step and a change of direction, he passed Harden.

Because of his size, Harden is not as good as a guard with a fast defensive speed, but he has a strong low-post defensive ability and can often beat the opponent's small forward or even power forward.

After passing Harden, Wade went straight into the restricted area.

But the Rockets had been prepared, and Ariza came to make up for it.

Wade made an easy pull-up jumper, and before Ariza blocked the shot, he threw the ball in!

Lakers fans at the Staples Center erupted in jubilation.

Wade played very well in this playoffs, he is really a superstar.

This is the real superstar!

Only the stars who can shine in the playoffs are the real superstars.

For example, Jordan, his data, the playoffs are better than the regular season, and the finals are better than the playoffs.

The bigger the scene, the better the performance!What a horror!
The Rockets attack, Harden dribbles at the top of the arc, and Wade single-handedly defends Harden.

Facing Wade, Harden dribbled the ball dazzlingly, trying to break through the penalty area.

But Wade's state is surprisingly good, he doesn't feel bad at all, and firmly blocks Harden's breakthrough route.

Harden had no choice but to call a pick-and-roll.

Anderson ran out and blocked Wade, and Harden took advantage of the situation to drive into the penalty area.

Just before McGee came out to defend, he threw the ball high to Capela, and Capela dunked the ball!

This is the Rockets' regular style of play, which has been used countless times in this regular season, and the tacit understanding has reached perfection.

The Lakers attacked, and this time the ball was passed to Xu Feng.

It was too easy for Xu Feng to face Ariza's single defense.

He first broke to the right, and then took advantage of Ariza's foot movement too fast, and then pulled the ball back.

Ariza thought that Xu Feng was going to change direction, so he stepped on the brakes to make an emergency stop, but Xu Feng started to break through to the right again.

thump!
Ariza tripped over Akira's legs and fell to the ground.

Xu Feng took the opportunity to kill to the right of the penalty area.

Before Capela came to help defend, Xu Feng gave the ball to McGee, and McGee dunked the ball!
Xu Feng also gave Harden the exact same goal.

But Xu Feng didn't call the pick-and-roll this time, it was sudden, and he was still half a gear higher than Harden.

Both sides came and went, and both played their most familiar offensive methods.

The Lakers' defense is not too strict. This is Xu Feng's request, mainly to distribute physical strength evenly.

The Rockets are also very strong. If they defend with all their strength in the first quarter, the Rockets may stop playing in order to save energy.

Then in the second half, the Lakers may be exhausted.

This is a best-of-seven series, and there has to be a change of pace.

第一节战至9分41秒，双方比分26：24，湖人领先2分。

The Rockets coach called a timeout, and the two sides were about to replace the bench.

The main lineup played against each other, and both sides played well, especially Harden, who scored 16 points and sent 4 assists in the first quarter.

Harden perfectly interprets the characteristics of the big core with the ball, the engine of the Rockets' offense, and every offense is initiated from him.

Compared with the bench lineup, the Rockets are not weak.

Brewer, Gordon, Nene, Lu Wei, Decker are all very capable.

The Lakers' substitutes are in good health this year and their mentality is even more stable, so the battle between the two benches is also inextricable.

第二节战至5分38秒，比分来到38：37，火箭领先1分。

D'Antoni could tell that neither Xu Feng nor Wade was exerting their strength, so he was not in a hurry.

The Rockets coach was in a hurry and replaced the main players.

After Harden came on the field, he once again controlled the rhythm of the game, and the Rockets' lead gradually expanded.

But on the Lakers side, there is still no intention of replacing the main force.

Even Xu Feng was chatting and laughing happily with Wade on the sidelines.

It was not until 7 minutes and 32 seconds that D'Antoni replaced the main lineup. At this time, the score was 46:41, and the Rockets led.

As soon as the main lineup came on the field, they suddenly exerted force on the defensive end, started a full-court press, and double-teamed Harden.

Wade and Livingston guarded Harden from the backcourt.

Although Harden had anticipation of double-teaming, and in the pre-match training, he also had targeted training.

But the Lakers' double-teaming is not comparable in training. Wade's speed and strength, Livingston's height, the cooperation of the two is simply a net.

Harden couldn't even get the ball out, so he stumbled and passed the ball to Ariza who came over to meet him.

Then Harden couldn't catch the ball.

Because Harden's off-ball ability is average, he doesn't run much when he is defended.

The other Rockets played four against three.

It stands to reason that since they are all NBA players, it shouldn't be difficult for them to play four against three.

But the Rockets usually use Harden as the starting point, and none of the remaining four players has the ability to play maker (tactical creation).

Capela, a center who eats cakes and protects the frame, Ariza, a 3D striker, Beverly, a 3D guard, Anderson, a tall fort.

Therefore, the Lakers' defensive trio headed by Xu Feng can completely win more with less and take advantage.

Xu Feng's one-man defense can make other Rockets players hinder and make mistakes again and again.

Under the change of the Lakers, the Lakers began to chase points and overtook the score.

Harden was double-teamed without scoring a point and was very embarrassed.

The Rockets coach had no choice but to take advantage of free throw time to replace Harden and replace him with Gordon.

Although Gordon is a shooter, he has a certain ability to organize offense.

Now that Harden was replaced, the Lakers changed their defensive strategy. Wade defended Gordon alone, and Livingston defended Beverly.

In this way, it is easier for the Lakers. Although the Rockets occasionally score, it is not smooth and there is no trick.

The Lakers took advantage of the situation to hit a climax.

At the end of the first half, the score between the two sides was 59:50, and the Lakers led by 9 points!
It can be said that the Lakers' tactical changes have completely taken the initiative, and the Rockets are well controlled, and the physical strength of the Lakers players is guaranteed, and they are not very tired.

In TNNT's live broadcast room, the commentators invited today are O'Neill, Smith and Barkley.

When Xu Feng first entered the league, O'Neal looked down on Xu Feng. He believed that without Yao's static talent, it was impossible for Xu Feng to succeed in the NBA.

So in the commentary at that time, he was always "Xu Hei".

Because O'Neal especially likes those small stars, for example, he especially likes Curry.

Maybe what a person lacks, he will focus on what he appreciates.